Kathy Charmaz

Kathy Charmaz was a sociologist known for developing "constructivist grounded theory," a research approach that explores how people create and interpret their social realities. Unlike traditional methods that assume an objective truth, her approach emphasizes that individuals construct their own understandings through interactions and experiences. Researchers using her methodology actively engage with participants, acknowledging their perspectives as shaping the findings. Charmaz’s work helps us better understand complex social processes by focusing on people's subjective meanings and how these influence their behavior and society.